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      Reem Abulleil

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      Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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      VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Mohamed Salah #10 of Egypt applauds fans after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fran Santiago / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Fran Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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      Emam Ashour, left, of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko, centre, and Mohamed Salah after scoring against Belgium. EPA
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      Jannik Sinner has won all three of this year's Masters 1000 titles leading up to the French Open. Getty Images
      French Open talking points: Sinner looks untouchable, women's draw wide open

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      Egyptian squash champion Amina Orfi. Photo: PSA Tour
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      SportMay 20, 2026
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      Filipina favourite Eala balancing hype and ambition on WTA Tour

      Her first full clay-court campaign has brought fresh challenges and growing expectations

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      Coco Gauff holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the 2025 French Open. Gauff is among a group of leading players unhappy with the 2026 Roland Garros prize money. Getty Images
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      Players group issues joint statement expressing frustration at recently-announced Roland Garros prize money and lack of response to key demands made one year ago

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      Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the PIF, has no intention of ditching its plans to hold a new Masters 1000 tournament in the Kingdom starting 2028. AFP
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